Elongated soft palate:This condition is
seen in some toy and brachycephalic breeds. It
is caused when the soft palate (the flap which
prevents food and drink from entering the nasal
passages) is elongated obstructing the airway or
larynx. The main symptoms are usually snorting,
reverse sneezing and excessive snoring. Reverse
sneezing is commonly seen in Cavaliers, often
when the dog is pulling against a leash, and is
not a cause for alarm. Left alone it will
correct itself though there are certain
exercises that can be done to quicken the end of
a spasm, such as holding the nostrils closed and
gently tilting the head downwards towards the
chest for a few seconds.